2020 Policy Tracker: Opportunity
Health Equity
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Joe Biden
Joe Biden addresses health equity in “The Biden Plan to Protect and Build on the Affordable Care Act: How Biden’s Plan for Health Care Benefits Communities of Color”. His plan will:
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“Double America’s investment in community health centers. Community health centers provide primary, prenatal, and other important care to underserved populations.”
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“Achieve mental health parity” by “enforcing mental health parity laws.”
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“Expand funding for mental health services.”
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“Offer premium-free access to a public option for individuals who would be eligible for Medicaid but their state has yet to expand.”
Additionally, In his “Build Back Better” plan, Biden will:
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“Invest in a 21st century care infrastructure.”
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“Expand access to a broad array of long-term services and supports in local settings, including through closing the gaps in Medicaid for home- and community-based services and establishing a state innovation fund for creative, cost effective direct care services.”
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“Guarantee up to 12 weeks paid family and medical leave for all workers and up to seven days of paid sick, family, and safe leave.”
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Donald Trump
Donald Trump addresses health equity on his “Healthcare” issue page. He states he increased access by:
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“The Department of Agriculture provided more than $1 billion in FY2017 to be used to improve access to health care services for 2.5 million people in rural communities.”
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“The Trump administration expanded access to Association Health Plans (AHPs) allowing small business to pool risk across states.”
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“The Trump Administration allows for Short-Term Limited Duration plans to be extended up to 12 months.”
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“Approving the largest number of generic drugs in history.”